Weeklong Summer Session at Princeton Theological Seminary's School of Christian Vocation and Mission Starts Today on 'Theology in Service to the Church'

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Princeton Theological Seminary's School of Christian Vocation and Mission, formerly the Center of Continuing Education, kicked off a weeklong summer educational session today on "Theology in Service to the Church" that will run through Friday, August 13. The event also marks the launch of the School of Christian Vocation and Mission's newly restructured curriculum, building on a 70-year-old legacy of providing ongoing educational opportunities to pastors and lay leaders through theologically rich courses and resources for lifelong learning.

"The realities of our changing world present as many challenges as they do opportunities to the church and ministries worldwide," said Charles Kalmbach, director at the School of Christian Vocation and Mission. "Now more than ever, achieving a deeper understanding of the Christian faith and its underlying theology can help us better understand and embrace this change on a global level and, just as importantly, within our own communities."

The "Theology in Service to the Church" program will explore how Christian theology can be translated and applied to address the most pressing issues being faced by pastors, congregations, and the church community-at-large today. There will be three different classes for participants to choose from, including: how congregations can change themselves and reach out to their surrounding community, led by accomplished author Professor Darrell Guder; the intersection of science, theology, and ministry; and an introductory exploration of Reformed theology for lay leaders, led by long-time faculty member Daniel L. Migliore.

For complete event information, visit http://www3.ptsem.edu/offices/coned/index.aspx?id=3765.

About Princeton Theological Seminary

Princeton Theological Seminary was founded in 1812 as the first seminary established by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. It is the largest Presbyterian seminary in the country, with more than 600 students in six graduate degree programs. Since its inception, Princeton Seminary has graduated approximately 14,000 men and women, with current alumni/ae serving the world church in more than 100 foreign countries. For more information, visit http://www.ptsem.edu/

About The School of Christian Vocation and Mission

As the facilitator of continuing education for Princeton Theological Seminary, the School of Christian Vocation and Mission offers theologically rich, broadly accessible programs and resources for lifelong learning. Building on its 70-year legacy, the school is dedicated to the formation and renewal of pastors and lay leaders, providing them with the tools, insight, and guidance to help lift up the lives of their congregants and the community around them. In the 2009/2010 academic year, the School of Christian Vocation and Mission offered more than 60 educational events at 10 different locations for nearly 2,400 participants. For more information, on program schedules or the school's meeting and lodging facility for on-site events and retreats, visit: http://www.ptsem.edu/cvm

SOURCE Princeton Theological Seminary